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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 455.82 and 232.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 455.82 and 232.19 is: 320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 455.82 = 232.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/455.82 = 232.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 455.82 × 232.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 105,836.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,836.85/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.14

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